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MRK Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

MRK has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 2.2 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.95%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.20
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -4.09%
Overall Dividend Rating 38.36%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.79%
Payout Ratio 38.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 89.44%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -24.6% (S&P 500: 15.5%)
Total Return 5y: -8.6% (S&P 500: 104.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SIGA 468 M 9.54% 10.8%
PFE 138,902 M 6.74% 5.99%
PRGO 1,987 M 8.01% 2.75%
BMY 93,773 M 5.09% 4.74%
SAN 125,134 M 4.40% 5.57%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RPRX 22,258 M 29.4% 100%
ZTS 52,989 M 21.2% 100%
LLY 828,658 M 15.1% 99.5%
SIGA 468 M 15.5% 98.8%
RDY 11,316 M 28.0% 87.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare MRK Dividends with its Peer-Group

SIGA
SIGA Technologies
 9.54% Yield
NVO
Novo Nordisk
 3.43% Yield
SAN
Sanofi
 4.40% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 3.29% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.06% Yield
SNY
Sanofi
 4.28% Yield

MRK Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (EUR) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-04-28 2025-04-30 Interim 2.2 0% 1.84%
2024-04-29 2024-05-02 Final 2.2 0% 1.47%
2023-05-02 2023-05-04 Final 2.2 18.9% 1.38%
2022-04-25 2022-04-27 Final 1.85 32.1% 1.07%
2021-04-26 2021-04-28 Final 1.4 7.7% 0.98%
2020-05-29 2020-06-03 Final 1.3 0% N/A
2020-04-27 1.3 4% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-05-02 Final 1.25 0% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-03 Final 1.25 4.2% N/A
2017-05-02 2017-05-04 Final 1.2 14.3% N/A
2016-05-02 2016-05-02 Final 1.05 5% N/A
2015-04-20 2015-04-20 Final 1 5.3% N/A
2014-05-12 2014-05-15 Final 0.95 11.8% N/A
2013-04-29 2013-05-08 Final 0.85 13.3% N/A
2012-04-23 0.75 20% N/A
2011-04-11 0.625 25% N/A
2010-04-12 0.5 -33.3% N/A
2009-04-04 0.75 25% N/A
2008-03-31 0.6 33.3% N/A
2007-04-30 0.45 7.5% N/A
2006-07-03 0.4185 6.2% N/A
2005-04-01 0.3939 0% N/A
2004-03-29 0.3939 -20% N/A
2003-03-31 0.4923 5.3% N/A
2002-03-25 0.4677 115.9% N/A
2001-04-06 0.2166 -48.2% N/A
2000-05-12 0.4185 8.8% N/A
1999-06-25 0.3847 59.7% N/A
1998-06-26 0.2408 -23.5% N/A
1997-06-20 0.3147 818.4% N/A
1996-06-21 0.0343 0% N/A

MRK Dividend FAQ

Merck KGaA (XETRA: MRK) is a Germany-based science and technology group organized into three core divisions – Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics – each serving distinct customer bases from academic labs to pharmaceutical manufacturers and semiconductor producers.

What is the Dividend Yield of MRK?

As of November 2025, MRK`s dividend yield is 1.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 EUR by the current share price of 112.65.

Does MRK pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, MRK paid a dividend of 2.20 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-28 and the payout was 2.2 EUR.

How often does MRK pay dividends?

MRK pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, MRK has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-04-28.

Will MRK pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.2 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-04-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MRK?

MRK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -4.09% per year.
Negative growth: MRK's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MRK?

MRK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.79%. If you bought MRK's shares at 123.19 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.20 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MRK?

MRK Payout Consistency is 91.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Merck KGaA has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MRK have a good Dividend Yield?

MRK`s 1.95% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK is 38.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MRK?

MRK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 38.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MRK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MRK`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Merck KGaA`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.00% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 0.0%),

Has Merck KGaA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-06-30 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 434,800,000
2010 434,800,000
2011 434,800,000
2012 434,800,000
2013 435,384,600 +0.13%
2014 434,777,900 -0.14%
2015 433,333,300 -0.33%
2016 435,238,100 +0.44%
2017 435,810,800 +0.13%
2018 435,897,400 +0.02%
2019 434,177,200 -0.39%
2020 435,135,100 +0.22%
2021 434,857,100 -0.06%
2022 434,777,900 -0.02%
2023 434,777,900
2024 434,777,900
2025 434,777,900

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.